https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/general/12485/finsSo I am a beginner swimmer. For training, our coach has been making us wear fins. Unfortunately with the fins, whenever I land on my feet, the blade tends to get under my feet. If I raise my legs, I fall backwards. After I tumble over and splash, it isen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/thread/198999?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 14 Jun 2016 11:41:05 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:834fc316-a949-48ba-919f-5743eec01663DeniseMWI figured out that fins and solid objects don&#39;t mix when I was snorkeling in a lake and went to stand up with a rock in the way. Tripped right over.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/198981?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 14 Jun 2016 10:42:48 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:85439147-cd6a-494e-9b8d-aaedd3ca742fSojerzWalking backwards is much easier with fins on while looking over your shoulder. Watch some old episodes of Sea Hunt with Lloyd Bridges.:) (now if I&#39;ve dated myself) Divers move by walking backwards when they have fins on (in or out of the water). Also, fins come in various lengths, according to the length of their blade - ultra short - short - medium - long. Shorter bladed fins are easier to shuffle forward in, while long fins are nearly impossible to do so without stepping on the blade, as you experienced. IMHO, for swimming, long fins are good for increasing ankle flexibility and adding &quot;easy speed&quot; while you swim - generally great for beginners. Ultra short fins are designed to make you work harder (than without fins) when kicking, if you keep your kick beat up at 4 or 6 per stroke - generally good for experienced swimmers who want to build their kick.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/198969?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 14 Jun 2016 10:03:38 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:7c159070-562f-42d7-88e6-32388339dcacGary PIf you have to walk on the pool bottom with fins on, walk on your heels with your toes up.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/198960?ContentTypeID=1Sun, 12 Jun 2016 09:34:42 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:c4efc777-74f7-426e-a642-a46ef3fef320DeniseMWCommon problem if you&#39;re not used to fins. I turn over on my back and drag my feet under me so I&#39;m not dragging the fins on the pool floor.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/198857?ContentTypeID=1Sun, 12 Jun 2016 07:09:49 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:59050aa9-2e28-4045-8be7-29e91b568617Former MemberForceDJ, the blade of the fin gets under my feet when I put my feet on the swimming pool floor. I trip.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/198692?ContentTypeID=1Thu, 09 Jun 2016 13:54:39 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:a217add6-986e-44a9-818c-f208e6991350Former Memberwhenever I land on my feet, the blade tends to get under my feet Focusing on your balance, timing and practice will help you to improve the movements. Timing your tucks, and moving your hands can help with your balance and turns.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/198679?ContentTypeID=1Thu, 09 Jun 2016 08:25:02 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:5a3bdb91-b25e-4ce5-ad15-046f55b80dd8ForceDJ...Unfortunately with the fins, whenever I land on my feet, the blade tends to get under my feet. If I raise my legs, I fall backwards. After I tumble over and splash, it is hard for me to get back on my feet too. I&#39;m lost. Can you try to clarify what exactly is going on here. Dan<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/198753?ContentTypeID=1Thu, 09 Jun 2016 07:08:03 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:0f72020c-9f6c-4125-8ee1-88cd3cffe6a4Former MemberForceDJ, I lose my balance with the fins. I tumble and fall in the water.<div style="clear:both;"></div>